general problems of the 2006 Jeep Commander - part 1

Ignition switch.

Ignition switch recall which was issued on my Jeep Commander was addressed and ultimately an appointment was made upon availability. However, since the recall, the Jeep will not function normally upon initial start up attempt progressively into more attempts thereafter. Connection between key switch and cylinder not responding to connection, lack thereof. This occurred at first seldom to more and more random periodic "no signal, no start". Recalls are supposed to fix the initial severe problem, correct? not result into another problem that wasn't present before, right? found my time fruitless in getting clarity of this issue resolved from dealer. What can I do? what should be done? as the consumer we will feel the job done wasn't done correctly. Fact is there were not any start up issues prior to the recall addressed and ignition switch replaced/fixed?.

2006 Jeep Commander limited 5. 7l v8 message as appears on dash - transmission over temp while driving a short distance the message transmission over temp appears, the fan kicks on high & is very loud, and it feels like the transmission disengages like being thrown into neutral, but is still drivable. About 2 weeks prior, I noticed smoke coming out from under hood & the engine coolant tank was almost empty. There were no visible leaks on carport. I refilled the tank & immediately called kilby automotive repair shop, then took it in. They said that the radiator cap needed to be replaced. The also said the valve cover gasket was leaking. They replaced the radiator cap & made an appointment for June 3rd to replace the valve cover gasket. Before that appointment the vehicle started displaying the transmission over temp message. I took it into kilby automotive on may 27, 2021. They said it was a faulty transmission temperature sensor, but they could not repair. They have done a lot of repairs on the vehicle for several years. I called ultimate luxury auto service explaining the issue. The man said that he could put a new sensor in & there is a broken transmission mount. He replaced the sensor. Fix mount later. When I was driving home, the same message appeared & the fan kicked on as before. I messaged the shop & took the vehicle back in. They put a 2nd sensor in, drove it & received the same transmission over temp message. They returned the 2 new sensors & put my original sensor back in. They said they were sorry they could not fix it & dropped the price of repairs. I entered the make, model, & message online & found out a lot of people have the same problem. Some people have said they replaced numerous parts & it did not fix it, and others say they replaced the pcm. I am disabled and do not want to be stranded or have a vehicle fire. I am afraid that it would pose a risk to me & others, as transmission oil can ignite on hot surfaces and cause a fire in the engine.

My Jeep Commander is throwing a code u0255 no communication with front control module there is a recall for the 08 Commander and not mine can we please get this addressed please.

While driving al dash lights will light up and heat will shut off. . Come back on and happens again. There's no certain times it happens wheneve it wants to between 1-15 times a day driving and parked. Sunroof leaks through tubes into passenger side floor board and freezes windshield if temp is low. Transmission overheated warning comes on and transmission/ and or fluid is fine. Have had all issues checked and they can not find the problem! also need is reading code that suddenly my key isn't registered since this has been happening and my auto start won't work because of the key not being linked to my car anymore. This is unsafe and eventually will stop me from being able to drive my car. The lights all come on and then go off while driving on any street any speed or even parked. Heat shuts off while lights are on and comes back on after they shut off.

While driving the car will shit off for no reason. It appears to be something wrong I have a new battery and don't now why it's losing power. . It cuts off while driving and when I made a turn but also while driving straight . Also the wheels feels like they are wobbly while driving in the front.

I purchased the vehicle from the oranegeburg auto auction after trying to sell the vehicle I discovered that odometer had been rolled back.

While driving I smelt plastic burning and the floor in the backseat was on fire. Within 5 minutes my car was engulfed, it was totaled,.

Car rolls in park from time to time unless the emergency brake is set. Makes very loud grinding noise when in reverse afterward. Has "service 4wd system" message. No mechanic has been able to identify the problem.

The vehicle is constantly stalling. . . . And has to be restarted. This occurs at stop lights, while idling, while starting to brake so you don't hit the car in front of you. If it doesn't stall instead it will rev up the rpms on its own while you are braking and jump forward. . . Also this occurs with your foot on the brake it will still jump forward. Problem continues.

It's started off shutting off then stalling now there's no start at all no click no dash pictures I took it to a mechanic who told me my ecm needed to be repaired I seen all sorts of recalls the car doesn't start and was fine before then.

I went out to start my car this morning all the lights came on then went off as I started to pull out of the driveway all the lights came back on after a few seconds went back off.

Had the ignition switch replaced according to recall. After a few months, it has become very difficult to get key to turn to start vehicle. Took the vehicle to larry miller in albuquerque nm, they want to charge me 300. 00 to repair. According to previous owner it worked fine before taking it in for recall.

The seat belt wont latched unless you press down the released button on both driver and passenger. Also the panels leaked on passenger side and the top.

Began experiencing issues with starting at all after the ignition switch recall was worked on and resolved. The Jeep won't start at different times, different weather conditions. The proper positioning and the vehicle acknowledging it being in park is an issue. The Jeep requires parking to be forced -using the gear lever shift from drive to park and look for the jolt to indicate it's in the appropriate gear, in park.

My car leaks during rain from the sunroof to the blue hose drain and flooded my car. Which messed up the electrical system. I'm having problems with my car saying it's over heating but it's not it's the electrical system telling the computer in car that it's how when its not and now my transmission is messed up we think. My car is currently at Jeep dealer in cerritos, CA for 2 days now and no one can tell me what wrong.

Intermittent inability to start vehicle. My Jeep Commander 2006 has a problem that is being discussed all over the internet in chat rooms and blogs but is not being acknowledged by Jeep. The issue occurred when Jeep was in parked position. I am a disabled man and I was left stranded in very cold weather for two hours with a car that would not start. It had nothing to do with the starter, or the solenoid. This seems to be a serious issue with Jeeps and a safety issue to the owner especially if the owner is stranded and has no heat and unable to walk to get help. I am requesting NHTSA to look into this because Jeep is stonewalling the public and this is a serious and dangerous issue that the public should be aware of by way of a recall. People rely upon their automobiles and expect them to operate accordingly and not to have random and intermittent engine non starts for no apparent reason and with no explanation from Jeep and no solution to the problem going on 9 years now. Please investigate this widespread problem known to be an issue with Jeep Commander.

The vehicle door handles do not function on any of the four doors. They all have the same defect and the only way to exit the vehicle is to let the window down if you are able to and unlock the door from the outside. This is a safety issue when the vehicle is smoking, fire, etc. , and passengers are unable to get out of vehicle. This is a defect with this vehicle. .

Car stalls out when driving or taking turns. Also stalls out when car is warming up and nobody is in the car several times. I can feel when I'm driving it also restats it self when I step on the gas pedal.

Driver's door handle broke making it very hard to get out! very dangerous in the case of a emergency!!.

Jeep keeps stalling when backing out of driveway and while at idle or at stop sign on city streets.

Interior door handle on passenger side crumbled. The lever hangs loose and you are unable to open the door and exit using the handle. Someone has to open the door from outside. The vehicle was parked with a passenger trying to exit. The driver side now has play in the handle and I suspect it will not be long before it crumbles as well. I contacted the dealership about a repair kit and was told that Jeep only had a kit for another vehicle and I would have to replace the entire door panel for $350. 00+. 3 pictures attached. Broken handle, broken pieces, and driver handle intact.

I drive and stop the Jeep. When I turn it on and put it on direct it shifts to 3rd gear automatically. I have to turn off the Jeep, disconnect the battery in order to drive. And this happens over and over again. Took the car to the dealer and no code was revealed and they couldn't fix. Took it to other auto parts and the same result came out when the hook it up to the computer. No code. I have found this exact problem mentioned on multiple Jeep forum sites mentioning code p0700 transmission control system. This is malfunctioning in a unsafe manner and I was told it hasn't been recalled yet. Don't you have enough complaints on this that Chrysler should be doing a recall?.

Over the past several years,all four interior door handles have broken. The damage occurred with nothing more than normal usage. The breakage has left all doors incredibly difficult to open. This breakage could slow an occupants ability to exit the vehicle in an emergency situation. I have seen many other owners of Jeeps complaining of the same issue. I feel Jeep should be made aware of this apparent design flaw and owners should be provided compensation for the repair.

On christmas I backed the Jeep out of the driveway so I could drive my truck. Bumped the curb slightly while parking and vehicle died. Started right back up so I didn't think much of it. Today my wife took the kids to school in it and ran fine. Parked for two hours and went to start and it will crank but not turn over. Fuel guage doesn't read correctly. At full it says half a tank and while you are driving it may drop to below empty with a full tank. I have been reading all the reports about the 2006 Commander and a lot of people seem to be having this starting problem. I haul my family around in it because we can't all fit in my truck but I don't feel safe in it because you never know when it's gonna cut out and die. My kids range from 1 week to 11 and I don't really want them in it. I'm thinking it a fuel pump or wiring issue. Both issues occurred in my driveway or right in front of my house.

Problem with ignition switch causes dash not to work and car not to be able to start most of time. Key does not stay in proper position in ignition. Vehicle is stationary and in motion when this happens while driving on city streets.

2006 Jeep Commander 4x4 dies at low speed. Almost caused accident on freeway. Had the ignition recall taken care of. Hoping that it was the problem. It was not. . . Now trying to sell vehicle and don't want to cuz I would have to have someone else get hurt. In that death trap the Jeep now sits in my side yard my wife refuses to drive it. I'm looking for any ideas on what to do? please help.

Every single door handle in the Jeep broke under normal use somewhat able to open from inside, but a very big safty hazards when my kids or passengers cannot open the door from the inside. Kinda scary when you think about it. Slightly after revieving my used Jeep one door handle after the other breaks upon bumping into handle.

Chrysler Jeep ,my wife and I are die hard Jeep customers. Our 06 Commander is a safety problem!! all interior door handles are broke. The rear interior door handles will not open the doors at all. Making it unsafe for any passengers,especially our children. Help me make our 06 Jeep Commander safe again recall these handles for public safety. . . . . . .

Vehicle stalls for no reason. Usually happens when pulling from my driveway after being parked. After driving for a few hundred yards, to the intersection of the main road. Upon hitting the brake and stopping, the vehicle stalled. If I had rolled into the intersection, I would have been right on a main road without engine running. No warning, it just stalls. I had thought it might be the ignition switch, but that was replaced already, and this happened again. This happens almost in the same place and situations every time. I start the vehicle, and without much delay, back out of my driveway. Pull down the street, make a right turn after about 40 yards. Make a left turn after about 100 yards. Then move forward to the stop sign at the main intersection about 80 yards further. Upon stopping, the vehicle stalls. It's happened about 10 times in the past 3 years, and twice in the past week. It surely is a danger, because I lose power and could roll into an intersection or cause another hazard.

2006 Jeep Commander randomly will not start. Battery tests fine. . . Took it to the dealer and paid over $400 and the replaced the starter and yellow solinoid cable which brings power to the starter. Still will not start occasionally. The dash lights up, but the engine doesn't turn over. . . Wait 5 minutes and it may start at other times it won't. Very frustrating, because it is random. . . May go a week starting fine, and then suddenly it won't start. Sometimes this happens first thing in the morning, sometimes only after short 5 minute trips to the store, and sometimes after long trips. Also, I already had the ignition switch replaced due to recall.

Several times over a couple of months this vehicle has stalled while driving and has almost caused several accidents. Auto shops cannot identify the problem.

Just purchased, car fax shows open recall.

For the passed 3 years our vehicle has switched gears from drive to 3rd gear, while driving. The vehicle jolts and changes gear for a few months and returns back to normal. We continue to use it at 3rd gear. There is no way to change it back to drive mannually. We've taken it in to auto shops and the symptoms return.

Everytime it rains the floor gets flooded to the ankle.